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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.43, 460.12 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.43, 460.12 and 186.06 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.43 : 460.12 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.43/460.12 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.43x = 460.12 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.43x = 85,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,609.93/333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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